"Isis Noho" was written by the brilliant Keith Chatfield
who was also the author of the wonderful "Hattytown Tales." Issi Noho was the name given
to a small panda who arrived in a large crate with the words "THIS SIDE UP, USE
NO HOOKS" on the side. The crate was destined for a zoo after travelling all
the way from China, but somehow fell off the back of a truck. The Panda was
first discovered in Coppins Woods by the children as they were playing. At
first no one knew his name. However, several of the letters on the side of the
crate were covered up and the name on the crate read "thIS SIde up........use
NO HOoks. Issi Noho was no ordinary Panda though. He had magical powers given
to him whenever he used his magic square cards and said the correct rhyming
words. He did have a small problem, in order to make some of the magic work
correctly he often had to say a rhyme and/or work out the numbers. Issi Noho
was not very good at this and as a result, his magic often went astray. Issi
stayed with the Martin family after he met Andrew and Sally one day. They all
knew he could work magic and would always take part in his little adventures.
Issi kept the magic squares around his neck in a small pouch gifted to him by
his father.

The program was first shown on ITV back in 1974-1979. Each
episode lasted approximately 10 minutes and was made by Thames television
productions. Apologies for the lack of images but I did not have much to work
with.

Issi Noho (left) and Andrew Martin (right)

Issi (left), Andrew & Sally Martin (center) and Mum
Martin (right)

Episodes shown 1974-1975 (thanks to Leslie for the
information)

ISSI NOHO

A GREAT WIND FOR FLYING AND DRYING

A MOST BEDRAGGLED AND SOGGY PANDA

WATER, WATER, EVERYWHERE

A VERY MAGIC PANDA

A PANDA IN THE POST

ALMOST A VERY NASTY ACCIDENT

THE RISE AND FALL OF THE TRIPLI-TRICYCLE

THE MISSING HOUSE

THUDS, SURPRISES, KNITTING AND DREAMS

A NOBLE ROOF

SAILING BOATS AND BEDSTEADS

THE GREENHOUSE ISN'T TALL ENOUGH

A PROBLEM OF FRESH EGGS FOR BREAKFAST

PURGES AND PAINT

A SHORT BUT MOST EVENTFUL GAME OF CRICKET

THE CUCKOO IN THE NEST

THE SYCAMORE TREE GETS A HAIR NET

FALLING LEAVES AND A RISING STACKPIPE

THE MAGIC CONFERENCE THAT NEVER WAS

Isis Noho End Credits

Written by

Keith Chatfield

Illustrations & Drawings by

Edward C. Standon

Singer / Vocalist

James Thornton

Produced by

Ruth Boswell

Produced and Directed by

Charles Warren & Stan Woodward & Audrey
Starrett

This one definitely is fondly remember by those who have
requested it. Comments, thoughts and suggestions etc. to the usual address.